Joshua Jackson Gains 20 Pounds for Karate Kid: Legends Role

Joshua Jackson underwent a significant physical transformation for his role as Victor, a former boxing champion in the upcoming film Karate Kid: Legends, gaining 20 pounds by consuming 4,000 calories daily. At 46 years old, Jackson noted that gaining weight was more challenging than anticipated and that training impacts his body differently compared to when he was younger, though he enjoys the process of acquiring new skills for each role. Jackson's commitment to authenticity extended to performing his own boxing stunts without a double, leveraging his prior boxing experience. This weight gain follows a similar transformation for his role as Christopher Duntsch in the Peacock series Dr. Death, during which he also experienced physical and emotional strain, including a back injury. Jackson has demonstrated a consistent dedication to physically and emotionally embodying his characters, including previously losing weight for a demanding Broadway role. Karate Kid: Legends is set to release on May 31.